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Ermita is a district in central Manila, Philippines. It is a significant center of finance, education, culture, and commerce. Ermita serves as the civic center of Manila, bearing the seat of city government and a large portion of the area's employment, business, and entertainment activities.
Key facts
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- Manila
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- Ermita
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- District of Manila
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- Manila Ermita District skyline (Manila; 12-23-2023).jpg
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- The skyline of Ermita with the National Museum of Natural History in the foreground
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- Location within City of Manila
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Article
13 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history
- Upscale neighborhood, City Beautiful movement
- Manila Massacre
- Postwar, transformation to commercial district
- Transportation
- Points of interest
- Institutions
- Education
- Barangays
- Notable people
- In popular culture
- References
Ermita is a district in central Manila, Philippines. It is a significant center of finance, education, culture, and commerce. Ermita serves as the civic center of Manila, bearing the seat of city government and a large portion of the area's employment, business, and entertainment activities.
Private and government offices, museums, and universities thrive in Ermita. It is also home to several tourist attractions and landmarks, including Rizal Park.